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1971 Vw Bus, Type 2 Transporter, Seats 9! Cherry Picked, Rare Find, Restored! on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:89326
Location:

Eastsound, Washington, United States

Eastsound, Washington, United States
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1971 VW TRANSPORTER BUS  --H4 1.6 Liter 1584 CC 97 CID--

ALREADY LOOKS GREAT BUT WOULD LOOK AMAZING WITH EVEN MORE RESTORATION

I purchased this classic in Seattle via private sale and it has lived in my WA garage since then.  Previous to that it had 2 owners, both in Seattle and was always garaged.  Because of this, there is minimal rust on the bus:)  A local auto restorer told me it was the most rust free bus he'd seen in a long time!  I purchased this in November and had hoped to keep it in my private collection for a long time, but my need for money for my new business has forced me to sell.  It runs great and I am extremely sad to be selling!  It passed the pre-buyers inspection I paid for wonderfully.  I never buy a vehicle without one.  It was recommended that I do a tune up which I just had done (6/25/14).  It has been a reliable street and country-road vehicle for me in the last 8 months, a drove it on the freeway from Seattle home and it did great on the freeway as well.  A previous owner had the bus professionally repainted, and it looks wonderful.  There are a few areas of bondo on the side panels (please see photos) and your random nicks here and there but overall, it is a head turner wherever it goes!  It has the original seats and all 9 original seat belts.  One seatbelt needs to be bolted in still.   The odometer reads 89,326 miles AS OF 6/23/2014.  I am still driving this, so there may be more at time of pickup.  Has collectors plates, so no tabs ever needed once transferred to new owners name!  The interior has decent seats, there are tears in all three but still comfy with the exception of the front seat, which in my opinion would be great to replace.  The heater works as far as I can tell, but don't get too excited, it does not heat you like a new car, lol. The passenger side mirror is missing and will need to be purchased.  The right rear brake light is cracked, but still intact.  It has 4 speeds and reverse, all working. 

A few easy to read bullet points-

-Engine = H4 1.6 Liter 1584 CC 97 CID
-Transmission = manual 4 speed
-Purchased in WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 2013 --garaged ever since!
-ONE OF THE MOST RUST FREE RIGS YOU WILL FIND!!!!
-Odometer: Original MILES!!!!  89,326- SUPER LOW!!!
-In good running condition at purchase; even better now after the tune up!! Truck is currently a reliable starter and runner. 
-Beautiful lines!
-Recent new paint job with some blemishes (see pics).  Mainly, the paint looks great, but there are a few areas where the paint could use some touch up (if you are picky).  There are a few slight little dings here and there (nothing super noticeable), and a few areas where the paint has bubbled up a bit over the bondo areas. Overall, it looks great but it not perfect and should not be considered as such. 
-Passenger side (right) mirror is missing and needs to be replaced.
-All doors lock!  Key included.
-All lights and windshield wipers all work.  
-Stereo is installed but not in working condition.
-Interior light works.
-Brakes are at 8mm and 6mm and in good working order.
-Tires have good tread left.

MOST EXCITING IS ALL THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO THE BUS IN THE LAST 10k miles!

1. 74, 835 miles:  $287.78
-replaced engine compartment fuel hoses
-cleaned/filed/st point gap/
-set basic timing
-replaced alternator belt
-changed oil, cleaned strainer filter
-bleed brake system
checked transmission fluid

2.  74,949 miles:  $703.41
-replaced brake master cylinder
-left rear wheel cylinder
-bleed system
-replaced turn signal relay
-replaced broken connectors on fuse block
-repaired horn button connection
-replaced lights

3.  74,967 miles:  $330.06
TIRES!  (55,000 mile warranty, good till 124k+miles)

4.  79,170 miles:  $765.61
BRAKES!  
-resealed oil strainer housing and drain plug
-ignition timing off, reset timing and idle speed
-serviced front brakes, replaced calipers, pads and rotors.
-lubed caliper sides
-repacked wheel bearings
-bleed system
-adjust rear brakes

5.  81,795 miles:  $299.24
-replaced both relays and covered fuse/relay box 
-replaced right real wheel cylinder
-oil change

6.  83,159 miles:  $1,872.45
-rebuilt manual transmission
-replaced clutch and shifting coupler
-tightened fan belt

7.  85,000 miles:  $1084.00
PAINT JOB!
Done by Maaco
Lower tone red, upper tone white

8.  89,326 miles: $
COMPLETE TUNE UP!!

DETAILS

-This has a Clean Title but there is a small remaining loan on the bus, once I receive money, I will immediately pay it off and have the title sent to new buyer.  Any questions, please ask.
-I have tried to be as thorough as possible in listing this, but I am not perfect and may have missed something.  It is the buyers responsibility to ask all questions before bidding if you have any questions!

 
SHIPPING AND PAYMENT-

-Payment must be received in cash within 7 days of end of auction unless otherwise arranged in advance.  A $2000.00 non-refudable deposit must be paid within 48 hours of the end of auction via Paypal.  This will go towards the payoff and is non-refundable if you chose to back out.  BUS is located on Orcas Island Wa. and must be picked up in person with cash. Buyer sets up shipping from zip code 98245 and pays ALL fees!!
-AGAIN, LOCAL PICKUP ONLY ON ORCAS ISLAND, WA.  Zip code 98245.  BUYER will need to arrange pickup up or Shipping from 98245.  It is the full responsibility of the buyer and must be set up immediately upon end of auction and paid for in full by BUYER.  Again, BUYER will be responsible for transport and all cost associated with it and it will be done immediately upon closing of auction!!!  

This is a Used Vehicle being sold As Is, Sale Final, No Returns!  Seller will accept only PayPal for the $2000.00 non refundable deposit and cash in person upon pickup of bus.  This will be paid in the new $100.00 bills only. 

THIS IS A FINAL SALE VEHICLE, NO WARRANTY, NO RETURNS!

-PLEASE PRIVATE MESSAGE ME FOR MORE PICS or any INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS especially regarding shipping!- 


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